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dismissed EB-1A

Neuropsychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found the evidence ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, i...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria. Although the AAO concurred that the...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to findings of fraud and material misrepresentation. There were significant, unresolved inconsistencies between...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards General Discussion Of The 10 Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained EB-1A

Oil Painting

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, an oil painting artist, did meet at least three regulatory criteria...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Architecture

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned sustained national or international accl...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Comparable Evidence
sustained EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The AAO initially dismissed the appeal. However, the petitioner challenged the denial in federal court, which granted the petitioner's motio...
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, agreeing that the petitioner had extraordinary ability as a competitive skater but not as a coac...
Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Nexus Between Competing And Coaching
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The director initially found the petitioner met only one of the required criteria. On appeal, the AAO determined that the petitioner had als...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
sustained EB-1A

Pediatric Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner had met at least three of the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraor...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Awards Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his memberships in professional organizations required outstandin...
Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, in...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Model

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required evidence to meet the claimed criteria. Specifically, the reco...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Television Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a television journalist, failed to provide sufficient evidence that he intended to continue...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The initial submission was received on December 27, 2006, 35 days after the director'...
Timeliness Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee
dismissed EB-1A

Animal Health And Welfare

· Individual
Although the AAO agreed that the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (authorship, leading role, and judging), the appeal was dismissed...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
sustained EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The Director denied the petition on the final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria. The AAO susta...
Receipt Of Nationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Display Of His Work In Artistic Exhibitions Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition based on the final merits determination, despite acknowledging the petitioner met four evidentiar...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's IBJJF World Championship award did not qualify as a one-time, major, internationally recog...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion And Costume Design

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's initial den...
One-Time Achievement Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Quantitative Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria....
Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Film And Television Direction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Quantitative Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petiti...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Set Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's fi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Venture Capital

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted published material was not p...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required. The Director acknowledged...
Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Regulatory Affairs

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the evidence in its totality did not establish that th...
Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of establishing eligibility under at least three regu...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

International Tax Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO de...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Financial Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that the Petitione...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Film And Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. For...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Judging The Work Of Others Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Textile Embroidery Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whil...
Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Occupational Safety And Mediation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Optoelectronics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the director acknowledged the ...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the ...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner's new evidence was insufficient to overcome the previous denial. The evidence for ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under the minimum three of ten evidentiary criteria. The Direc...
Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Marketing And Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO fou...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa ca...
Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
Although the AAO determined that the petitioner satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria (judging, original contributions, and scholarly...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Motion Picture Production Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded t...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the evidence submitted by the petitioner post-dated the original petition's filing date and there...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The case was remanded because the Director failed to analyze the evidence for the 'awards' criterion. The Director also incorrectly dismisse...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Biomolecular And Biomaterials Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements of three criteria, the AAO determined in its final mer...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three out of ten required evidentiary criteria. While the Dire...
Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Wrestling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded EB-1A

Marketing And Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial lacked a detailed analysis of the evidence submitted by the petitioner. The AAO found ...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism And Literature

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The original appeal was summarily dismissed because the Petitioner failed to submit a bri...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal One-Time Achievement Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Judo And Sambo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of criteria. The AAO determined that...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten required evidentiary ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Orthodontics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her contributions were of major significance to the field. While th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Theater Arts

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of ...
Timeliness Of Filing Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Rejection Of Filing Due To Incorrect Payment
dismissed EB-1A

Pharmacology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the Director initially found ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Judging Prizes Or Awards Published Material Membership
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner One-Time Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Strategic Port Planning

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the required three evidentiary crit...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. S...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
Although the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria (authorship, leading role, and judging), the appeal was dis...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Model

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary burden for an individual of extraordinary ability. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
One-Time Achievement Initial Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Mountain Biking And Cycling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Awards Published Material Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Whil...
Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Display
dismissed EB-1A

Business Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required three evidentiary criteria. While the...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Philanthropy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three criteria. The AAO found that the su...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Immunology And Food Allergy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed that...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Anesthesiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO determined that an a...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Effects

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work Commercial Or Other Success
dismissed EB-1A

Multimedia Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agree...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

3D Art And Animation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the c...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary threshold of at least three criteria. Although the AA...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual
dismissed EB-1A

Linguistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three of the ten reg...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the petitio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Wrestling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the evidentiary criteria. The decision focused on the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Baking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three out of ten evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability....
Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Diagnostics

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the AAO's prior decision was incorrect. The AAO found that the...
High Salary Original Scientific Contributions
remanded EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial lacked a detailed analysis of the evidence, particularly the evidence submitted in res...
Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide any new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Epigenetics And Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national ...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Construction Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three out of ten evidentiary criteria....
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded EB-1A

Corporate Law

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner's field, the practice of law, was not one of the eligible fields for the EB...
Qualifying Field Of Endeavor (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics)
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dancing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the pe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business Consulting (Fitness Industry)

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was procedurally deficient. The petitioner failed to establish that th...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that certif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Talent Acquisition

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification by meeting at least three of the requ...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Film Director And Writer

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to state new facts and was not supported by evidence that was previously unavailable. A...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Health Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied the regulatory requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability. W...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Art Illustration

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria. The submitted awards ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Art Publishing And Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Artisan Glassblowing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed to subm...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others

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